Welcome to the September 2005 edition of “Leadership: It’s All About Trust.”
An
on-line newsletter from Ellen Castro
that addresses
leadership in today’s ever changing
world.
Today’s Leaders
In the light of Katrina, today’s leaders face certain
realities …
·
Life happens. What is, IS.
·
They cannot control
nature, politicians or others.
Leaders can, however, control and be accountable for themselves and by
their actions, influence others and outcomes.
·
All decisions have the
“butterfly effect” in that one decision impacts ALL.
·
Blaming depletes energy
while focusing on solutions, learnings and relationships creates a better now
and tomorrow.
·
And as Harry Truman said,
“The buck stops here” regardless of where they are in the chain of
command.
With “The buck stops here” mentality, leaders ask
themselves …
·
What
happened?
·
What are the
facts?
·
What
now?
·
Were there warning
signs?
·
Do I allow others the
freedom to tell me the truth, the whole truth?
·
Do I consider all my
stakeholders when making my decisions?
·
What could/would I have
done differently?
·
Do I balance short term
gains with long term effectiveness?
·
What can I learn from
this?
·
What next? What can I do to better prepare for the
future?
·
Are there prior decisions
I need to re-evaluate?
Additionally …
·
How can I become more
conscious of my decisions and their consequences?
·
Has this event impacted my
credibility?
·
If yes, what must I do to
re-gain TRUST?
Today’s leaders are conscious and accountable in
every single moment, in every single way.
The choice
is ALWAYS yours. Choose
wisely.
Feel free to share this with a colleague or
friend. Your comments and thoughts
are always appreciated … I am always learning. Until next time, choose wisely.
Ellen
Castro is a bestselling author. She holds an EdM from
Ellen
Castro 2005.
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